cancer

Cancer society: Mammograms remain best tool

Megan Orciari’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in her first mammogram, at 41.

 

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New mammogram advice raises questions, concerns

NEW YORK — For many women, getting a mammogram is already one of life's more stressful experiences.

 

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Low cholesterol may prevent some prostate cancers

Men may protect more than their hearts if they keep cholesterol in line: Their chances of getting aggressive prostate cancer may be lower, new research suggests.

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Stigma part of breast cancer's grip on poor

WASHINGTON — Nurses were training women in rural Mexico to examine their breasts for cancer when one raised her hand to object.

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Details on health care bills in House, Senate

WASHINGTON — House Democratic leaders presented a new health overhaul bill on Thursday that melds legislation passed by three committees over the summer and makes a series

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Michelle Obama highlights breast cancer awareness

WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama is tying breast cancer awareness to the push to change the health insurance system.

 

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Smilow Cancer Hospital set to open Monday

NEW HAVEN — Joel E. Smilow was talking about his four grandchildren and envisioning the day, 40 or 50 years from now, when they might receive a phone call.

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Panel backs vaccine as cervical cancer alternative

ATLANTA — A federal vaccine advisory panel has voted to recommend a second kind of vaccine against cervical cancer for girls and young women.

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MRI gains in cancer detection

MERIDEN — MidState Medical Center is an early adopter of new technology that enhances the use of magnetic resonance imaging in detecting breast cancer.

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